The Boilermakers begin the championships portion of their season Sunday.

2014: Ran in five races including the Big Ten Championships ...was Purdue's third finisher in the 5k race at the Belmont Opener ... took sixth in the three-mile run at the Indiana Intercollegiates with a time of 17.36.6 ... season-best 5k run took place at the Notre Dame Invitational with a time of 17.34.6 ... ran the 6k race at the Big Ten Championships with a time of 22.01.8.

High School: Four year letterwinner in track and three in volleyball; also was a cheerleader for final two prep years; earned First Team All-Conference honors in track as a freshman and sophomore; earned track team MVP for junior and senior years; was academic all-state as a junior and senior; was captain of the volleyball team and cheerleading squad as a senior; part of 2011 track team that won the conference, sectional, and state championships; earned the Outstanding Sportsmanship award for volleyball as a junior and senior; earned the Coach's Award for cheerleading as a senior.

Personal: Michelle Nicole Potter was born Nov. 12, 1993 to parents Tim and Mary Potter; has four brothers, Jim, Scott, Mike, and Matt; brother Jim graduated from Purdue; plans to major in dietetics; enjoys baking, playing volleyball, and running in her free time.